2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000–2005, Eclipse Spyder 2001–2005, Dodge Stratus 2001–2005 +1 more
Reported issue: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In…
Possible consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005…
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1998–2005, Montero 1998–2004, Diamante 1998–2004 +9 more
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin…
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connectionsCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000, Galant 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Possible consequence: Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-800-222-0037.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and linesCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000–2001, Galant 1999–2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Possible consequence: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000, Galant 1999–2000, Eclipse Spyder 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Possible consequence: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000, Galant 1999–2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Possible consequence: This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the…
Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the…
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiringCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000, Galant 1999–2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Possible consequence: Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
NHTSA investigations
- PE05007Headlights failureClosed · Feb 10, 2005
- EA02007Aluminum alloy wheel dentingClosed · May 31, 2002
- PE01044Alloy wheel denting and fracturingClosed · Dec 18, 2001
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.